1.   And in testimony to a congressional panel last February, Walsh reiterated the need for an independent counsel law and challenged the need for any changes in the statute.

2.   But in closing remarks earlier in the evening, several heads of state reiterated the need for greater openness in Cuba.

3.   Even now, Davie reiterates the need to be honest with players about the situation.

4.   He reiterated the need for people to take precautions with suspect pieces of mail, and wash their hands after opening mail.

5.   In an approach that was both humorous and sobering, Brown, in between jokes, reiterated the need for women to learn about investing their money.

6.   Powell said one purpose of his trip was to reiterate the need for continuing the international sanctions imposed on Iraq after its forces occupied Kuwait.

7.   The Life Flight tragedy spurred the FAA to issue an airworthiness directive reiterating the need for operators to check for rubbing noises.

8.   The officials reiterated the need to eliminate two teams, with Montreal, Florida and Minnesota the likely candidates.

9.   -- A special government panel reiterated the need for Japan to remain alert against a recurrence of a terrorist attack involving the use of sarin nerve gas.

10.   Abdullah and Mubarak reiterated the need to implement recommendations made by an international committee headed by former U.S. Senator George Mitchell.